A neighbor kept looking at the blue hull sticking out of the pole barn and asking when it would go. An insurance company wrote off the 28 ft Chris-Craft Catalina 28 after damage, and the lot owner wanted the space back. The fiberglass hull was sun-faded to a chalky powder.
Our crew pulled up to the rural lot with our heavy haul equipment. The dual-axle trailer under the boat had flat tires that were cracked down to the internal cords. We jacked up the axles, backed our truck close, and used high-capacity skids to winch the trailer straight out of the dirt without destroying the rims.
We brought the cruiser to a facility for proper disposal, where the fiberglass was prepped for recycling. Boats over 20 feet are priced over the phone, because size and setting change the work. The dry trailer was cleaned up for reuse, and if you need boat removal in Rio Grande City or Starr County, call 833-658-4847.
As a rule, we expect heavy rust on steel axles and wet dirt packed into trailer frames after hot summers and damp spring weather. We safely drain all hazardous materials, including residual fuel and motor oil, and pull the marine battery before any hull scrap or recycling begins.
Boat removal job details
| Boat | 28 ft Chris-Craft Catalina 28 cabin cruiser |
|---|---|
| Where it sat | Pole barn on a rural lot |
| Coverage area | Starr County |
| Outcome | Trailer cleaned up and reused, boat recycled |
Illustrative only: a representative Starr County boat removal, not a specific customer’s job. Photos are for illustration.
What people ask before a boat leaves
Do I need a title to have my boat removed?
No, you do not always need a title. If you have the title, we take it from you on site. If the title is missing, we sign a release of liability with you so the boat is completely off your name.
Can you scrap a boat at a scrap yard?
Most scrap yards only accept metal, not fiberglass hulls. Our crew hauls the boat away, strips the metal fittings for recycling, and takes the remaining fiberglass structure to a disposal facility that handles bulk hull materials properly.
Boat removal around Rio Grande City
Crews cover Starr County: Roma, Escobares and La Grulla. Intense sun bakes fiberglass finishes while humid seasonal weather rots tires on stored vessels. Property owners frequently contact us to clear old craft out of barns and side yards to prepare land for new uses or sales.
If a boat like this is taking up space in Rio Grande City, call 833-658-4847. Tell us the length and where it sits.
